OC UAS Resource Flight Services

The Department of the Interior (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Acquisition Services Directorate is seeking proposals for On-Call Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) non-emergency resource flight services covering the contiguous lower 48 states. The solicitation will be issued on May 22, 2025, with a projected closing date of June 19, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for this opportunity. The procurement will support the DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and will establish a five-year ordering period for UAS resource flight services. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors should carefully review the upcoming full solicitation document for comprehensive requirements and assessment metrics.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532411 for Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing Services, with a size standard of $45.5 million. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) T009 for Aerial Photographic services. The five-year ordering period suggests a potentially significant contract value, though exact budget allocations are not specified in the pre-solicitation notice. Potential bidders should pay close attention to the small business classification and ensure they meet the size standards for the designated NAICS code. Interested contractors should prepare their capabilities documentation and SAM.gov registration to be positioned for submitting a competitive proposal when the full solicitation is released.